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We are pleased to announce plans for the Fifth
Annual Springfield Tri Fest.
Plans are in place for a kids triathlon, a sprint triathlon and an
intermediate distance triathlon.
All three races are sanctioned by USA Triathlon. Athleticare is
title sponsor for the Springfield Tri Fest.
The Dew the Tri for Kids
is the first event of the Springfield Tri Fest and
starts July 24, 2010 at 10am.
This event for children aged 5 to 13 is called . This wonderful event for kids starts with
a 100 yard swim inside Nelson Center at Lincoln Park. The kids then bike 1.1 mile inside the
Park followed by a 1000 yard run.
An awards ceremony for boys and girls will follow after the last runner
crosses the finish line. Age groups
are 5-7, 8-9, 10-11, and 12-13 for boys and girls. Teams can compete with three kids per
team.
The
Iron Abe Triathlon (an intermediate course
triathlon) will start at 7:30 am on July 25,
2010 at Lake Springfield.
Participants will swim 9/10 of a mile in the lake and then bike 24.8
miles on rolling prairie. Runners then embark on a 6.2 mile
run. An awards ceremony will follow
after the last runner crosses the finish line.
The
Stoneman Sprint Triathlon will start at 8 am
on July 25, 2010. Stoneman participants will swim 500
yards in the lake and then bike 12 miles on rolling prairie. Runners will then follow a 3.1 mile
course. An awards ceremony
will follow after the last runner crosses the finish line. The Stoneman Sprint Triathlon is a
qualifier for the Illinois Senior Olympics.
Bill Winberg is the executive
director for the Springfield Tri Fest. He can be reached at 217-414-5567 or email us.
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